H.R. 5643 Compound 1080 and Sodium Cyanide
Elimination Act

Contact your Congressional representative and urge her or him
to protect wildlife from cruel and dangerous poisons by
supporting and co-sponsoring H.R. 5643, known as the Compound
1080 and Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act.

Tell her or him that the federal government should not be
allowed to continue its reckless poisoning of wildlife to
benefit special interests, especially when many effective,
cost-efficient and ecologically sound non-lethal alternatives
exist.

Non-lethal methods — including guard animals, such as
dogs, llamas and donkeys; the use of fencing; sheltering
animals at night; and improved husbandry practices — are
just a few ways to protect livestock without killing
wildlife. Non-lethal methods also allow wild animals to
maintain their important roles in the ecosystem.

Because of the dangers and cruelty associated with these
poisons, citizens in California (1998) and Washington state
(2000) passed ballot initiatives that ban M-44s, which
contain sodium cyanide, and livestock protection collars
containing Compound 1080.

If passed this bill will effectively ban two of the most toxic
and deadly wildlife poisons: sodium cyanide and Compound 1080
(sodium fluoroacetate). These poisons are used primarily by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program to
kill coyotes, foxes, and other wild animals perceived as threats
to livestock.

The Compound 1080 and Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act (see above)
would not be necessary were humans to embrace a more
compassionate approach to sharing the planet. Each year, in
response to actual or perceived conflicts with wildlife, people
indefensibly kill "offending" animals. In addition to being
inhumane, murderous control efforts generally fail as they don't
address the root causes of conflicts or provide long-lasting
solutions. Born Free USA's "Coexisting with Wildlife" campaign
promotes educated coexistence with our wild neighbors. Check out
our brochures about coyotes, deer, beavers and other wildlife —
or better yet order a bunch to share with family, friends and
neighbors who can help make Earth a safe home for all its
creatures.

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